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16 — Fuel Tank and Lines

• Charcoal Cannisters

Charcoal Cannisters

On a few occasions we have found charcoal granules leaking from the charcoal cannisters which can then be sucked up into the throttle bodies and end up in your engine. Granulated charcoal is not something you want in your combustion chamber. Charcoal cannisters should be check at every service.

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